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Countdown is on to 10th anniversary Festival
Opening with a bang on 6 June! The 10th anniversary Woodend Winter Arts Festival will open with a bang – with free fireworks at Buffalo Stadium, accompanied by Wadaikorindo Japanese drummers who could well be just as noisy! Opening night will feature the first performance of the much anticipated glamour event of the Festival this year – the Australian premiere of the first extant opera, Jacobo Peri’s Euridice of 1600. This opera is priced for the people – and a great chance for those who have never experienced the opera, including younger audiences, to see it up close. No less than 10 opera singers will perform the opera, created by Festival president and music archaeologist, John O’Donnell, who invested more than 100 hours on the work. It will be performed accompanied by Accademia Arcadia and featuring violinists Davide Monti (returning due to popular demand from Italy) and Lucinda Moon, Laura Vaughan playing the viola da gamba, baroque harpists Maria Christina Cleary and Hannah Lane with the Festival Artistic Director Jacqueline Ogeil on the
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harpsichord with John on the organ. Euridice stars Jacqueline Porter as elebrating 10 ears of creativit Euridice. Jacqueline is the Festival’s in the Maceon ane in the Macedon ane program ‘cover girl’ (pictured) and she is joined by Robert Macfarlane as Orfeo with Jennifer Cook, Christopher Roache, Daniel Thomson, Matthew Thomson, Helen Gagliano, Jerzy Kozlowski, Michelle Clark and Michael Strasser. Euridice tells the story of the newlywed Eurydice’s death by snakebite and of her husband Orpheus’s voyage to Hades to plead for her return. It has a number of variants. All involve the power of music, but not all achieve the happy ending. Rodney Hall, engaged to direct the performance, describes his stage production as “elegant, stylised and timeless” with sculptural costumes and formal movement. Green Room Award nominee Peter Mumford will design the set, costumes by brilliant young designer Michael Mumford and Russian trained 6–9 June 2014 Olga Makeeva. The production promises woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au 1 to have a touch of magic and mystery. A fabulous opportunity for those who have Free program: never been to an opera. The Festival includes an extraordinary variety of musical and literary events over the weekend, however, a free program is also available – including the fireworks (supported by Barker Trailers), the Advanced Fireworks Australia children’s story time event Don’t look now with illustrator Andrew Weldon and art exhibitions by Mary Larnach-Jones (Origins of the Species - Black Anther Buffalo Stadium Oval, Woodend Gallery), the Macedon Ranges Potters Friday 6th June, from 5.30 pm and the Macedon Ranges Art Group & FREE EVENT Kyneton Art Group. *Euridice of 1600 Four performances – Celebrate the 10th Woodend Winter Arts Festival with one each day of the Festival at different times Tickets from $55 - $85. Fireworks entertainment available from 5.30 pm. This is a FREE EVENT for – entertainment begins at 5.30pm, all the family! Thank you to our local emergency services for their fireworks at 6.30pm Friday 6 June. assistance with car parking. Thank you to Barker Trailers for Go to www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org. au for more information and to book Box office opens at 5.30pm Friday at St Ambrose School Office. ** See pages 5,6 & 13 for more
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Woodend Kindergarten will host a trivia night at the Norma Richardson Hall on Saturday June 14th. With the soccer World Cup on at the same time, the theme for the evening will reflect the colour and spirit of the host country, Brazil. There will also be a raffle and a silent auction, with some great items up for grabs. Among them is a day with Gai Waterhouse at her Sydney stables and a year’s membership and guest pass to Moonee Valley racecourse. The money raised will help to buy a shade-sail for the sandpit, which has been without cover since a beautiful elm tree had to be removed earlier this year. “We wanted to celebrate the fact that Australia will be playing in the World Cup,“ said kindergarten president Mark Constable, “but we didn’t want the evening to be dominated by soccer. Using Brazil as the inspiration for our theme seemed like the perfect solution. “The quiz will be professionally hosted and there will be plenty for everyone to enjoy. It promises to be a fantastic evening.“ The elm tree stood in the kindergarten’s grounds for 30 years and would have been a familiar sight to generations of children. Sadly, though, its trunk split in high winds in February and it had to be chopped down. “We really miss its wonderful green, cool presence and the huge amount of shade it provided for everyone on hot, and wet, days,“ said teacher Stephanie Goss. The Norma Richardson Hall, in Buckland St, has room for 80 people, so there will be eight teams of 10. The event starts at 7pm. There will be a bar, but guests are asked to bring their own supper. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased by e-mailing woodendkinder@gmail.com. Submitted by Richard Padgett
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Girl Guides Woodend
Open Night – Guide Magic and Mystery, June 16th After a recess of ten years, Woodend Girl Guides is back and having fun! We will be opening our doors to welcome new and old friends who are interested in joining our great and exciting Guide units. Girl Guides is a very successful organisation that supports girls in 145 countries around the world. Girl Guides provides wonderful opportunities for girls to make new friends and to develop confidence, leadership skills, and team building. Woodend Girl Guides runs quality programs for girls aged from grade one.There are three groups: Possum Guides (for girls in grades 1–3), Emu Guides (grades 4–6) and Blue Wrens (secondary school age). This year, our Guides have enjoyed a wide range of activities which include craft, service to the community, healthy eating and cooking, first aid skills, challenges for badges, and nature walks. This term we have been preparing for an outdoor camp. Our Blue Wren unit has also been on bush walks and excursions to Bounce Trampolining. Our guides also recently participated in the Anzac Day march and service. The Possum guides made a wreath that was presented at the RSL, and the Blue Wren Guides carried our World Flag. The Guide program runs out of the Guide and Scout Hall on Forest St, Woodend. Girls are welcome to come long and experience guides on our Open Night, June 16. We welcome enquiries to Nicole 0409 808 193, or woodendgg@gmail.com. Submitted by J. Gehman
L] Guides practice their camp skills. R] Lilly & April participate in ANZAC day memorial activities
Woodend Rainfall Report 2014 Each month we add the rainfall details and the year to date total. Our rainfall report shows 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013 and 2014 comparisons. Please note that your own rainfall readings may not exactly match these.
Month 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 January 0.08 54.0 227.5 31.0 3.9 19.2 Jan February 2.5 71.5 115.0 133.0 97.4 11.2 Feb March 42.5 121.0 35.0 84.0 53.0 49 Mar April 51.0 45.0 63.5 35.5 20.5 84.1 April May 30.5 39.0 73.5 54.4 47.2 May June 66.5 98.5 69.0 126.8 147.8 June July 76.5 87.5 82.5 102.0 101.8 July August 107.5 148.5 56.0 113.7 116.4 Aug September 88.5 97.0 98.5 54.6 85.0 Sept October 46.0 154.5 86.0 39.0 75.6 Oct November 99.0 193.0 82.0 31.4 67.2 Nov December 60.0 93.0 120.0 21.4 35.2 Dec YTD: 670.5 1202.5 1108.5 826.8 851 163.5 mm Total rainfall in 2013 = 851 mm. Total for year to date: 79.4mm 1 inch = 25.4 mm therefore the total in year to date is 6.44 inces
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Spokes of Hope
Did you know one in 12 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer and that it is the second largest cause of cancer deaths in this country? With this in mind the Spokes of Hope riders put their complaints of “my bum hurts“ into perspective as they began training in earnest for the Ride to Conquer Cancer, a 200km ride to raise funds for cancer research. One of our riders, Andrew Wilson-Annan (whose wife Julie has been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer) said “no matter how much my bum hurts during training, or on the ride itself, it’s nothing compared to the challenges faced by Julie and I’m proud to provide some support for Peter Mac.“
Keep an eye out for the orange jerseys … rain, hail or shine. The team has grown to 13 riders, who have all been affected in some way by cancer. Each rider must raise at least $2500. That’s $32,500 from a small team from Woodend. Spokes of Hope’s previous effort was $25,000 by just five riders! Over the coming weeks and months, before the big ride in October, we’ll be holding some fundraising events around town. We also have tins around local cafes and businesses where you can donate. Follow us on Facebook on our page Woodend Spokes of Hope. For those wishing to donate online, and to obtain a tax receipt, please go to www.conquercancer.org.au and search for Spokes of Hope under the “Donate“ tab. For more information about the team contact Shevaun Noonan on 0402 211 344 or email shevaunnoonan@hotmail. com. We’ve been overwhelmed by support from local businesses and we’d like to thank the following: Il Caffe, Bradley’s Curtains and Blinds, Woodend Produce Store, Mitre 10, Woodend Cycles, Woodend Automotive, Natural Grace and Australian School of Applied Management. Submitted by Daron Jacks
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All to be revealed soon….
There’s been a flurry of activity and a whir of excitement behind the scenes at the Woodend Children’s Festival, as we prepare to reveal the exciting line-up of artists and performers who will be converging on the town in less than two months! While full details are under lock-down until Wednesday Windarring Fundraising Committee 11th of June, we can reveal that a well-known author/ seeking expressions of interest from We needWindarring you! – isWindarring Fundraising Committee performer is tipped to be attending – stay tuned for more passionate, talented people who would like to help us details! make a difference to people with disabilities in Central Windarring is seeking expressions of interest from passionate, talented people who wou As well as offering a host of hands-on workshops like Victoria. Becoming a part of our newly formed Fundraising help us make a difference to people with disabilities in Central Victoria. 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Windarring is committed toto likeoppor families and living infrom Central Victoria. Windarring is committed tolike ensuring acknowledge the generous contribution of a number of ensuring opportunities of choice and access to quality help ushelp make usamake difference a difference to people to people with disabilities withservices disabilities in Central Central Victoria. Victoria. Becoming Becoming a part of a part ourinclusion of our an choice and access to quality thatineliminate barriers to participation, organisations and individuals who have thrown their services that eliminate barriers to participation, inclusion newly formed newly formed Fundraising Fundraising Committee Committee will be will a great be a experience great experience for anyone for anyone interested interested in being in on being on acceptance in their local community. support behind this new community event. and acceptance in their local community. the ground the ground floor for floor creative for creative and funand initiatives. fun initiatives. While our major partners are MacedonInRanges Shire order to further enhanceIn the quality and range of these vital services Windarring relie order to further enhance the quality and range Council, Arts VictoriaWindarring and Tourism we have more association Windarring is Victoria, a notis for a not profit forassociation profit delivers that delivers services services to people to people with disabilities, with disabilities, their their donations, grants and that fundraising efforts. In an increasingly competitive environment it of these vital services Windarring relies on donations, recently received support from: Woodend Rotary, Lisa familiesfamilies and carers andmore living carersvital inliving Central Central Victoria. Victoria. Windarring Windarring is support committed is efforts. committed tothe ensuring toincreasingly ensuring opportunities opportunities ofcommunit of grants and fundraising In an to in continue to gain financial from private and business Chesters MP (Federalchoice Member foraccess Bendigo), Goldfields choice and and access to quality to quality servicesservices that eliminate that eliminate barriers barriers to participation, toit participation, inclusion and and competitive environment is even inclusion more vital to continue The roles are voluntary and will require up to 3-4 hours per month but members of the c Library Corporation, acceptance Macedon Ranges Family Law, acceptance in their inlocal their community. local community.to gain financial support from the private and business be Candidate secure in the knowledge that the full support of the Windarring management and Woodend Pharmacy, Mary-Anne Thomaswill (State communities. In order Into order further further enhance enhance the for quality the quality and range and of range these ofvital these services vitaland services Windarring Windarring relies relies on for Macedon) and Joanne Duncan MPto(State Member administrative team is behind the work undertaken. The roles are voluntary will require up to on 3–4 hours Macedon). donations, donations, grants grants and fundraising and fundraising efforts.efforts. In increasingly In anbut increasingly competitive competitive environment environment is even it is even peranmonth members of the committee willitand be secure Windarring is seeking expressions of interest from energetic people are encouraged We are also teaming up with atonumber community more vital more vital continue to of continue to gainto financial gain financial support support from the from private the private and business and business communities. communities. in the knowledge that the full support of the Windarring Nikki Barker or telephone 03 5422 7001. groups including Woodend Playgroup, Windarring andvia email nbarker@windarring.org.au management and administrative teammembers is of behind work The roles The are roles voluntary are voluntary and will and require will require up to 3-4 up hours to 3-4 per hours month per month but members but the committee ofthe the committee Woodend Landcare to provide a diverse and exciting undertaken. be will secure be secure in the knowledge in the knowledge that fullthe support full support of the Windarring of the Windarring management management and and program. Go to wwwwill woodendchildrensfestival.com.au for thethat Windarring is seeking expressions of interest from administrative administrative team isteam behind is behind the work theundertaken. work undertaken. more details. energetic people and are encouraged to contact Nikki Submitted by:Kate O’Connor, Woodend Children’s Festival Barker via emailenergetic nbarker@windarring.org.au or telephone Windarring Windarring is seeking is seeking expressions expressions of interest of interest from energetic from peoplepeople and areand encouraged are encouraged to contact to contact 5422 7001. Nikki Barker Nikki Barker via email vianbarker@windarring.org.au email nbarker@windarring.org.au or telephone or telephone 03 5422037001. 5422 7001.
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Peter & the Wolf
Max Gillies latest in long line of famous names to narrate Peter & the Wolf Max Gillies will be the latest Australian to join the list of famous names who have narrated the timeless classic, Sergei Prokofiev’s musical play Peter and the Wolf which will feature at this year’s Woodend Artswhat Festival. nd to improve the way we do things, we are keen toWinter know you The expressive, elastic-featured Max Gillies – who has We also want to know what we did well – so we canalways do more of it! So wanted to narrate the work but has never been asked filling in this form and giving it to a Festival volunteer, posting it toto the roll call of narrators which (untilor now) will be added have included Australians Paul Hogan and Dame Edna 42, or you can complete it online at Everage. ck the Festival feedback button). Other famous names who have narrated the production have included: Peter Ustinov, David Bowie, Patrick Stewart, Sharon Stone, Ben Kingsley, Boris Karloff, Sir Alec Guinness, Sir John Gielgud, Sean Connery, David Attenborough and the widow and grandchildren of the composer. The following questions are about theThis Festival year the Festival brings it back to the Macedon Ranges, where it was performed many years ago as part of the at apply] generally. Festival program, by popular demand – this time with Max Gillies and the Scotch College Orchestra. The performance will take place at the historic Braemar 2. Have you been to the Festival before? College located a little way up Mount Macedon, where the No (2013 is my first year) native forest is thick, green and cold and the college inhabits Yes How many timesabefore? clearing reminiscent of the home of Peter’s grandfather’s in the musical performance. The performance promises to be a memorable reContact The New Woodend Star via .......................................... telling of the story of Peter, his grandfather, the bird, the content@newwoodendstar.org.au cat, the duck and of course, the wolf and the hunters, each represented by a different musical instrument in the 3. When did you decide to attendcomposition. the Festival? Prokofiev created the work in just four days in 1936 when The week leading up to the weekend of the he was commissioned by the Central Children’s Theatre Festival in Moscow to create a musical symphony for children that i) A month to a few weeks before would introduce them to classical music and cultivate good taste. A few months before the Festival Peter and the Wolf - Scotch College Orchestra with Max Well in advance – more than three months Gillies at Braemar College up Mount Macedon, 2pm to 3pm, Saturday 7 June. Tickets $20 & includes bus transport. before the Festival. See the rest of the festival program and buy tickets at www. woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au.
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The Gisborne Singers
gearing up for their annual mid- year concert. The Gisborne Singers will present their mid-year concert— More Music for Pleasure on Saturday 19th July at the Holy Cross Primary School in New Gisborne. As previously, patrons will be seated at round tables and are asked to bring their own food and refreshments, glass crockery and cutlery. The program includes choral, solo, duet and small group singing and recitations. The evening will run in four brackets with a 20 minute interval between each. Due to the absence of our Musical Director—Stephen Brockman overseas, this concert will be directed by Alan Grinton. Doors open at 6.30 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. Tickets will be on sale in June at $25 each (no concession). This is definitely a fun night out. The choir still needs more baritones and basses. We rehearse at Holy Cross Primary School at New Gisborne on Tuesdays at 7.30 pm. If interested in joining us, just telephone Grainne Black (President) on 0423 769 643 or D’Arcy Wood (VP) on 5428 3040 or just come along to a rehearsal for an assured warm welcome.
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We love the big bang and thrill of colour on the opening night Fireworks display each year – but many of our pets don’t! The Woodend Winter Art Festival Committee urges all Woodend residents – especially those close to Buffalo Stadium, to please ensure your pets are safely kept inside or in secure yards between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Friday June 6.If you find any frightened animals on the evening, please secure them safely and comfortably until their owner can be located – they are unlikely to be far from home. Submitted by WWAF committee
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Braemar College Wins Orienteering Crown
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There were many strong individual performances on the day, and a number of students have been invited to attend a second selection trial for the State team that last year contained several Braemar students, and was victorious at the National Championships for the first time in many years. According to Principal, Mr Russell Deer, “Braemar College has a long tradition of orienteering success, and a number of our students have gone on to compete at state, national and international levels.“ Braemar College is an independent, coeducational, ecumenical day school, located amongst a unique and tranquil Mount Macedon bushland setting on the outskirts of Woodend. It offers a caring, supportive and progressive educational environment for approximately 760 students from Years 5 to 12. Submutted by Donna Hobbs
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The Winter Session:
The Wonder of Wicking Beds The Woodend Community Permaculture Garden presents The Winter Session: The Wonder of Wicking Beds, on Saturday the 7th of June from 9.30 to 11.30am. Wicking Beds are self-contained raised beds with built-in reservoirs that supply water from the bottom up – making them self-watering and incredibly efficient. This session will be a ‘hands-on’ workshop as we demonstrate the creation of a wicking bed. We’ll be inserting the liner, creating the water reserve, installing the plumbing, and filling the bed with soil. Come along with your gardening gloves and take part so you can learn how to do it yourself at home.
Woodend Art Group Woodend comes alive over the Queen’s Birthday Weekend, and the members of WAG join in the fun. In our beautiful historic gallery in the railway station building the fire burns brightly, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and home baked cake offers visitors a warm welcome. Not to forget, of course, the beautiful array of art works adorning our walls. This show is one of our main shows for the year, and members have been working tirelessly preparing paintings, prints (from our own printing press), wood work, jewellery and art cards to name a few items on sale. Both framed and unframed paintings will be available for you to purchase. A gold coin donation is asked for entry, this gives you a ticket into the raffle, tea and coffee and our warm hospitality. Further information is available on the WAG web site www.woodendartgroup.org.au Submitted by Margaret Watkins
Running alongside the workshop, will be the Macedon Ranges Home Produce Exchange. Kicking off at 10am, we swap home grown fruit, vegetables, herbs, preserves, seedlings, seeds, eggs, manure, baked goods and lots of great tips and inspiration. Come and join in on the fun! These free events are held in the Woodend Community Permaculture Garden right next door to the farmers market. Morning Tea is provided by gold coin donation. To register your interest or find out more, contact Krista on 0408 204 449 or kristafish@hotmail.com.
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Kaleido Discs
The Macedon Ranges Arts Collective will once again be in residence at The Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend during the Woodend Winter Arts Festival over the June long weekend. This year the Collective will be holding a fun, handson activity aimed at engaging children young and old in the wonderful world of colour in art. We are creating an Artist-led sculptural piece called Kaleido Discs or, as it is becoming affectionately known, the KD Project. The KD Project will be installed in a public space in the Macedon Ranges after the festival, but we need to help to create the components. Thanks to the generosity and sponsorship of the Bendigo Bank this is a free activity and no bookings are required as it will run from 10am–4pm over the three days of the Festival. As well as the KD Project, the Collective will be presenting a terrific display of works by members. Several Artists will be at hand to answer your questions and will be doing demonstrations in their preferred media, presenting a vibrant and stimulating exhibition. There will be woodwork, paintings, photography, art jewellery, glass, ceramics, mosaics, metal clay, fibre art, textiles and much more for sale, and there will also be pop-up make and take sessions. The home of the Collective, The Gallery on Mt Macedon Road (behind the Trading Post) will also be open from 10am–4pm across the long weekend. The Woodend Winter Arts Festival runs from the 7th – 9th June 2014. Submitted by Lara Le Reveur
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Sunday 29th June at Encourage Church 7 Mitchell Court Romsey 10am Service followed by Family Fun Day untill 2pm Featuring a free Jumping Castle, Free Large Slide, Free BBQ, Fairy Floss, Hot Donuts, and more can be purchased on the day *Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times Special Guest Speaker David Harris - Author of ‘Certified’ David’s compelling true story from the underworld, occult, drugs, prisons & mental asylums to freedom, hope and transformation. All welcome to stay for free BBQ and Family Fun Day. If you would like further details about the Family Fun Day or to know more about faith in Jesus please contact Pastor Marilyn or our Church office Ph 5429 6327. Email: encouragechurch@iprimus.com.au or go to www. encouragechurch.com.au. We would be happy to help you find true peace and joy in life. Encourage Church “Encouraging one another to be ALL we can be in life and in God“.You are also invited to join us at any of our Sunday Services:10am at 7 Mitchell Court Romsey | 6pm at Woodend Community Centre (*no evening service Sunday 8th June) Or one of our Fortnightly Life Groups, fortnightly Youth Events or Weekly Children’s Programs We also offer Kidzone Before & After School Care, Vacation Care and ‘mainly music’ Program Senior Pastor Marilyn Hunter ~ “Encourage Church“
Net Medical Expense OffsetBudget (NMETO) Federal key changes for small business Are you a small business owner or operator? The recent Federal Budget announced a number of changes that will affect small business including: › Reduction of the company tax rate by 1.5 percentage points to 28.5% from 1/7/15. › Increase in the FBT rate from 47% to 49% from 1/4/15 until 31/3/17 to reflect the Temporary Budget Repair Levy and to align with the FBT income year. › Increase in the super guarantee rate from 9.25% to 9.5% on 1/7/14, rather than the previously proposed deferred date of 1/7/16. The 9.5% rate will remain until 30/6/18, then increase by 0.5% each year until it reaches 12% from 2022-23, a year later than previously proposed. › A withdrawal option for excess non-concessional superannuation contributions so that the member will be taxed personally but only on the amount of the excess contributions withdrawn. › Small business will not be liable for the 1.5% paid parental leave levy applying to companies with larger taxable incomes (in excess of $5M). Please contact us for further information on how the budget changes will affect you and how to best incorporate these changes into your business. NB: These changes are yet to be passed by law. Riverwood Group Pty Ltd Accountants, Advisors & Planners 111 High Street Woodend 2/19 Bourke Street Kilmore Phone: 5427 8000 www.riverwoodgroup.com.au Email: admin@riverwoodgroup.com.au
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Set to perform at the Rock International band, the Eagles, have announced that they will perform at Hanging Rock in February 2015 as part of their ‘History of the Eagles’ Australian/New Zealand tour organised by Frontier Touring.
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Macedon Ranges Shire Council Mayor, Roger Jukes, said he is looking forward to welcoming international rock ‘n’ roll royalty to the Macedon Ranges. “The Eagles have been busy touring across Europe and the US so we are very excited to know that they will be coming to our very own Hanging Rock,“ he said. The Eagles will follow in the footsteps of other international acts Leonard Cohen, Rod Stewart and Bruce Springsteen—who have all performed at the Rock—plus The Rolling Stones, who are set to perform in November this year. “The calibre of these international acts really highlights what a world-class live music venue Hanging Rock has become,“ Cr Jukes said. Each of the previous concerts has been a huge success for the region, especially for accommodation providers and local restaurants, shops and cafes. “The flow-on benefit for the community and businesses after the two Bruce Springsteen concerts was estimated to be in the vicinity of $9.7 million,“ Cr Jukes said. The event will be held at Hanging Rock on Saturday 28 February 2015. To find out when tickets go on sale and see other performance dates included on the tour, visit www. frontiertouring.com/eagles.
HOW DOES THE 2014-2015 FEDERAL BUDGET AFFECT YOU? The 2014-2015 Budget includes a number of proposed changes that may affect you. The most significant changes are: The company tax rate will reduce by 1.5% to 28.5% from 1 July 2015 for small business entities FBT rate will increase from 47% to 49% from 1 April 2015 until 31 March 2017 Medicare levy will increase to 2% as at 1 July 2014 Taxpayers who earn over $180,000 will be subject to a 2% increase in highest marginal tax rate from 1 July 2014 until 30 June 2017. Superannuation Guarantee Rate remains at 9.5% from July 2014 until 30 June 2018 Excess non concessional contributions from 1 July 2013 can be withdrawn from your superannuation fund. Concessional contribution cap has increased to $35,000 for those aged over 50 The deeming thresholds for assets used in pension income tests will be reset to $30,000 for singles and $50,000 for couples from 20 September 2017 Fuel Excise increases are to recommence in line with inflation There are wide ranging changes to Family Tax Benefits. To maintain access to your maximum entitlements please ensure you have your tax return lodgements up to date. Please note the 2014-2015 budget initiatives have not been passed through parliament at time of printing and are subject to change. If you have questions please free to contact Andrew Marshall or Janine Orpwood on 5427 8100 for an initial consultation.
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It can be hard to know whom you need to contact when you have a question or concern regarding things occurring in the Shire. Cr. Jennifer Anderson, Macedon Ranges Shire Councillor We have systems in place to try to keep a record of all contacts made, either by post, email or telephone, but no system is perfect. The best place to start, in general, is to ring the main desk on 5422 0333 or email mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au Front desk staff will ask as many questions as they feel they need to try put you through to the right person. Issues may involve multiple departments, so it may be that you will need to speak to more than one person. The best advise I can give is to make sure you have pen and paper handy when you call in order to write down the time, date and name of person whom you have spoken to. Also write a brief summary of what you were told, and the name of anyone you were advised would be in touch later. It is wise to ask for an approximate time frame, so your expectations are not unrealistic, and you know when to call to follow up if you have not heard back on your matter. This assists us to improve the system, and track where communication errors or misunderstandings may have occurred. You are more than welcome to contact your ward councillors at any time, but it is best to try the main office first, as they are most likely to know who is best served to help you. Best wishes, Jennifer
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Member for Macedon out for Blood
June 14th is World Blood Donor Day. If you or one of your loved ones have ever needed blood, you already know how important blood donation is. Blood is something we all expect to be there for us when we need it, yet only one in 30 of us give blood regularly while one in every three people will require a blood transfusion in their lifetime. Stocks of blood”run low this time of year with a dropoff in donor numbers over winter and as many as 1000 blood donors a week cancel or reschedule appointments. This means more donors are needed to roll up their sleeves and donate. Modern techniques mean that a single blood donation can help at least 3 different patients and contribute to making up to 22 different life giving products. Donating only takes about an hour and most people are able to give blood if they: • are fit, healthy and not suffering from a cold, flu or other illness at the time of donation or in the previous seven days • are aged between 16–70 years • weigh more than 45kg Saving lives by donating blood is in our hands. Blood donation is a simple way to make an enormous difference, so call 13 95 96 to find your nearest donation centre. Warm regardsJoanne Duncan MP, Member For Macedon
Woodend Playgroup has had a very busy first half of the year, with its long-awaited bathroom renovations being completed and more families signing up as members. Children have been enjoying the new bathrooms and outdoor play equipment and many of our littlest, new baby members have loved having a roll around on the brand new carpet and playing with our new infant toys. In May MP Amanda Millar and Macedon Ranges Shire Council councilor, John Connor, were invited to morning tea to thank them for their generous support of the renovations and improvements at Playgroup. Bush Playgroup has continued to be a roaring success, with the Macedon Ranges playgroups leading the way in its implementation of its monthly Bush Playgroup activities. Two Woodend Playgroup committee members, Melanie Lloyd and Caitlin Griffith, led a group of about 100 delegates at Playgroup Victoria’s annual conference on the implementation of Bush Playgroup and the benefits to children. In April children enjoyed a fun morning exploring at Black Hill Reserve in Kyneton and in May the children did some wildlife spotting and played some “silly soccer” at Cameron’s picnic ground at Mt Macedon. In other happenings, Woodend Playgroup parents have been busy baking for the local football match supporting local charity Nick’s Wish Foundation in May and soup for those game enough to brave the cold for the Woodend Winter Arts Festival’s firework display on Friday June 6th.. Submitted by Jane Lindeh
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Art is at the Heart
Art is at the heart of the Macedon Ranges. The area’s diverse, ever-changing landscapes and picture book villages continue to compel generation after generation of artists. The place offers inspiration on an accessible human scale. As a result, creativity is everywhere for you to enjoy. There are paintings in cafes, galleries in wineries and huge stone sculptures in gardens. Whether or not art is your thing, it is easy to get drawn in. Browse at the window of a gallery and, chances are, art will become part of the conversation over dinner, then again at breakfast. Local artists love to share too. Drop into an open studio and see their magic in action. Want to see some art for yourself? Drop into one of the many studios or galleries in villages across the region. Where are they you ask? A great way to explore the arts across the Macedon Ranges is to follow the Macedon Ranges art trail. Pick up a brochure at your local Visitor Information Centre, or download a copy at visitmacedonranges.com/arts-culture and design your own artist adventure What about in your home town? Woodend is home to a number of studios and galleries, here are just a few: Ettore Dipilla creates bespoke glass works and conducts classes for adults and children, helping them create unique glass art. Painter Stephanie Goss creates beautiful botanical works, many of which are reproduced into cards and prints, she also conducts workshops. Mary Larnach Jones’ training in a range of arts from trompe l’oeil to icon writing sees her produce works inspired by a range of genres. Or browse in a gallery; it’s excellent coffee, cake and art at The Chamber Art & Coffee House, ever-changing exhibitions at Bakery Lane Gallery, and inspiring art and sculptures in a delightful garden setting at Black Anther. For more information go to visitmacedonranges.com. Submitted by Jo Pincus
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The hottest new food spot to hit Woodend is the fabulous Il Caffé. Situated at the top of High Street, on the corner of Brooke St, Il Caffé is owned and operated by John and Joe Tullio. Known to their regulars as ‘the boys’ John, an experienced Barista, and Joe a pastry chef, have a passion for great food and strive to create a warm friendly atmosphere. The boys are renowned for their amazing food and superb coffee. Within just three short months of opening Il Caffé has become a regular early morning stop (opening at 7am) with tradies grabbing coffee and egg and bacon wraps to keep them going...or later in the morning the mums can be seen catching up for a cuppa and a treat after school drop off. Lunches are a speciality and there is plenty on the menu, including gourmet pies, pastas, filo pasties, soups and quiches, to name a few. The croissants are to on the ‘must try’ list, baked onsite daily and filled with only the freshest and tastiest combinations. The sweet tooths are not forgotten with a variety of cakes, slices and Danishes. So call in for a taste sensation...if you find it too hard to choose from the all the fantastic food on offer, just ask the boys to recommend something, then relax and enjoy. Submitted by Jenny Baldwin
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Ettore. (Ee-Tore-Ay) If his parents hadn’t immigrated to Australia, Italian-born Ettore probably would have been a farmer or a goat herder in the hills around his birth-town of Pacentro, 80km east of Rome. “I think my father was a farmer. He came to Australia after the war in 1949. He worked on the hydroelectric scheme for four years before Mum, my sister and I came over. I was six and I must have hated the sea voyage because I have a lasting fear of water,“ says Ettore. “I don’t remember much about Italy except being put on the family donkey with grandfather’s lunch. The donkey knew the way to the field and, with lunch delivered, the donkey duly delivered me back home to Mum.“ The family settled in Richmond but it was a banking career in the western suburbs that prompted Ettore to move to Woodend. “The train made it easy to get to work. I bought my adjoining 5-acre blocks in 1972 for $9,000. Rates were $4 pa per block. Like everybody else, I dreamt of raising sheep, cattle, ducks, geese, goats etc. Unfortunately the goats escaped through the fences and the foxes got the lambs and geese and it all proved to be way more work than we’d imagined. Now we just have chooks.“ The next venture was to grow flowers and for ten years Ettore grew and sold many varieties to local florists. While the fox problem was arrested, the 60,000 bulbs eventually brought about an allergic reaction, which was rarely relieved with anti histamines. From 1988 Ettore was a home father. “I got into leadlighting because my friend wanted to impress some woman and he told her we could make her a window that went from the floor to the second story. I borrowed a library book and taught
myself to leadlight. When she found out that we really didn’t know what we were doing she pulled the pin, and I was left with all this glass that I’d bought for the project.“ Ettore taught himself to cut glass and to create mosaics and leadlight. His first project forms part of a geometric design now in his front door. Needless to say, over twenty years experience has seen him recognised as a master of his trade and since establishing a leadlight and mosaic business at home in 1988, Ettore has taught the craft approximately 3500 locals. Classes are Monday to Wednesday mornings and evenings and run for 2 hours during the school terms. He also runs ‘The Little Gallery on High’ in Trentham in conjunction with two other local artists, Rose Wilson and Fran Harkins. Ettore instigated the Lions Market in 1985, which ran from the service station right along the footpath to the Commonwealth bank and had over 150 stalls. The feather in his cap is four recentlycommissioned bespoke panels for the synagogue on the corner of Toorak and St Kilda Roads. “It had four panels; two at 6' x 4' and two at 6' x 6'. Ramona Kabel designed the window, I made them and then Ramona touched up parts by painting on the glass. It’s probably the nicest thing I’ve worked on. Undoubtedly, the greatest leadlight example in Woodend is at St Ambrose church and the second is at Holgate’s hotel. The pub windows are original traditional-design Victorian, and they’re big! I’ve had to repair them a couple of times. They’re such old glass. The church windows in the rear elevated choir area were repaired due to vandalism. They are four metres high and slot together but are cemented into the brickwork so I had to dig them out. My neighbour
was inside and I was outside in a cherry picker. We taped the windows with duct tape and took out each window individually. They’d also be a hundred years old.“ Apart from leadlight, Ettore does a lot of fusing and slumping. It is flat layers of glass which, when heated, fuse together. The fused glass is then laid over a mould—usually a plate or bowl— which when reheated will slump into the shape of the mould. “We’re currently doing full torso glass bodies. We take a plaster mould and then create the slump from that. I hope to have an exhibition of these ready for September.“ Ettore’s community service initiative is the annual ‘Working Outside the Square’ exhibition where around 50 local artists sell works and donate some proceeds to a scholarship for young local artists. “This year’s theme was ‘books’. We donate $4,000 annually and have given away $29,000 since we began nine years ago. Applications from Year 12 students (or those at the end of their gap year) are interviewed and funds are distributed in February. The money must be used to fund art education and continued on page 2
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Macedon Grammar School drama students have been enthusiastically rehearsing for their performance of “A Christmas Chaos“ to be held on June 6 at the Gisborne Mechanics Hall. The cast are almost ready. “I have enjoyed preparing for the production. It has given me confidence in myself; I’m looking forward to the big night.“ said Karli who plays Charity in the performance.
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New time to phone for results What is NAIDOC week? National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee week is held each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples. Why do we support it at Brooke Street Medical Centre? To acknowledge indigenous Australians: and celebrate their history, culture and achievements. To assist in “Closing the Gap” – by working to achieve the same health outcomes for indigenous peoples that other Australians experience. Life expectancy is lower than it is for other Australians – by up to 20 years. More children die in infancy than other Australian children. Conditions like heart disease, diabetes and kidney disease are experienced at higher rates than other Australians. Why do we ask: “Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin”? To help plan and deliver services to those at risk of the above health and life-expectancy issues. We ask this question of everyone – you can’t tell by appearance. When you self-identify as of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin, you will be asked if our nurse Kellie Tobias can give you a call back. Kellie is trained in culturally sensitive practice and offers health assessments and arrangement of services where needed. We hope to help you identify issues early and work with you to achieve the best health outcomes possible. Flags: We warmly thank the Woodend RSL for lending us their flags for this occasion. Brooke St. Medical Centre – tel. (03) 5427 1002 The New Woodend Star • June 2014
When doctors advise you to phone our nurses for results of tests, please call at the new time: between 12.00 midday – 1.00pm weekdays. Remember to leave enough time for your tests to be processed and reviewed by your doctor before you call.
Medical students We bid farewell and good luck to our semester one Monash Medical students. They leave in June for their final, regional placements. In July we will welcome a new group for the second semester. and the students write: It would be hard to overstate the impact our time at Brooke Street Medical Centre has had on us as medical students. We’re taught and supported by passionate people who care deeply about our education, and have always made us feel welcomed and included. The philosophy at BSMC is palpable and absorbing – that health-care is more than fixing diseases, it’s about being there for people. It’s clear to us that everyone here – whatever their role – cares about people; and the lengths that have gone into making the center accessible to everyone in the community continue to surprise and impress us. It’s fair to say that our time at BSMC has left a profound impact on all of us. Thank you. It has enriched us academically, professionally and personally. And I’m sure generations of Monash University medical students, now doctors, who have come through BSMC will continue striving to emulate the model of care that’s provided here. Last but not least, thank you also to the patients of BSMC, who have also been our teachers. Thank you for always offering incredible warmth and generosity. Hui Ling Yeoh After hours GP Helpline - tel. 1800 022 222 page 21
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The Trust welcomed its first tour group on 6 May. Members of the Woodend Neighbourhood Walking Group braved a brisk and clear morning to hear about the history of the cemetery, the notable burials, plans for the future, some amusing anecdotes from the past and the different issues the Trust deals with to keep the cemetery running smoothly. Thank you to the Walking Group for their kind donation. If you or your group would like a tour, please contact Keryn on 0417 011 300 or by email at woodendcemetery@iinet.net.au
The WCT would like to thank Wayne and Mick at Woodend Produce for donating a gate for use as an emergency access to the cemetery. Our next task is to organise a working bee to install the gate along the East Street boundary. Works have been progressing to complete the upgrade of the waterline through the cemetery. We apologise for any disruption this has caused to cemetery users. General cemetery access is by foot but allowance is made for the elderly or disabled to drive into the cemetery, however we do ask that visitors be respectful, stay on the main driveway and close the gates when leaving. Did you know? The earliest monument within the cemetery is for a child, that of John Henry Peachy, who died on 30 June 1861 at the young age of 9. Submitted by Philip Johnson, Chairman on behalf of the Woodend Cemetery Trust.
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Hanging Rock, now & the future Since entering Parliament in August 2013, no issue has loomed larger for me than Hanging Rock and the proposed development in the council-owned adjoining Eastern Paddock. The announcement by the Minister for Planning the Hon. Matthew Guy that Hanging Rock will be protected from development and that funding of $1 million will be provided to maintain and upgrade the park’s public facilities over four years is a momentous and historic one for the Macedon Ranges community. Hundreds of locals and some from far beyond have spoken with me about Hanging Rock – entrusting me with both their dreams and thoughts about this treasured place. I have raised your voices in the Parliament on five occasions since coming into this role. I pay tribute to the people I have met on this journey. Thank you. This is your moment. I acknowledge, as I have throughout this process, the work of the Macedon Ranges Shire Council and of our local councillors. This Council undertakes and supports many valued projects and initiatives for our community and for local volunteer groups. The Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s agreement to accept this announcement on Friday is welcomed. Finally I thank all my colleagues – most especially Minister Matthew Guy and Minister Ryan Smith for listening and delivering for the local community in this announcement – and also my predecessor, Mrs Donna Petrovich – a true local. Hanging Rock – as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be.
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Macedon Ranges Shire Council has welcomed a $1 million commitment from the Victorian Government to fund maintenance of Hanging Rock over the next four years, but says that a long-term plan is still needed to ensure the icon’s ongoing financial and environmental sustainability. Mayor, Cr Roger Jukes said that the $1 million boost was a welcome contribution to the essential works needed at Hanging Rock, but that many long-term challenges still remained. “We’re pleased that the Victorian Government has recognised the need for immediate funding to address the ageing of state-owned infrastructure, weed and pest problems at the Rock. “But Hanging Rock needs ongoing investment if it is going to continue to thrive as a natural asset and tourist icon,“ he said. “Hanging Rock is unique and precious, both to our residents and visitors to our shire. We need a long-term state government commitment to provide the best possible visitor and community experience,” he said. The funding announcement by Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy MLC, comes after Council and the Victorian Government completed a study into securing a sustainable income source for Hanging Rock in 2011. “We’ve been working with the Victorian Government for a long time on the need for ongoing funding of Hanging Rock, which is a state-owned asset. “Council is the custodian and caretaker of this asset, but we need the ongoing support of the state to maintain it to the standard that the community and visitors expect” said Cr Jukes. Submitted by G Gamble, M.R.S.C.
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First girls in woodend to achieve their scout medallions Our Term Two brochure is available on our website – www. woodendnh.org.au – and still has some courses on it that you might want to join. Both Creative Writing (Mondays 7-9pm) and Performance Poetry and Public Speaking (Wednesdays 7–9pm) are still accepting new interested persons, in fact, you can join them at any time, just call and book your place with us. We are surely headed into winter, the early weeks of May threw out a reminder of the months to come, and our heating gave us some trouble for a few of those days. It’s all fixed now, don’t worry. As we head into the cooler months it is often a time for reflection and contemplation. If you are in the frame of mind to set yourself on a new path then maybe our series of half day workshops facilitated by Kate Lawrence is your starting point. What is Success? was held on 31st May, coming up on 15th June is The Oldest Enchantment (storytelling) and on 27th July (all Sundays) is The Seven Simple Tools for Happiness. Kate is also running her popular Happy and Whole series for us in Term Three, commencing on Thursday 24th July from 10–11.30am. All of these activities and also a Women’s Circle and a Mental Health Carers’ Support Group are being held in our new cosy lounge, a less formal meeting or activity room for all those times when you just want to connect. It’s furnished with a comfy lounge, some well-padded chairs, a coffee table and is housing our honesty library. It’s close to the kitchen and small enough to heat quickly with a few bodies in there. Why not have your community meeting in the space; it’s the same rate to hire as all our other smaller rooms. Lastly a quick call out for any new courses for Term Three! Get them into Angela now as she is putting the final touches on the brochure as you read this (absolute deadline 4th June). Call us on 5427 1845 to see whether your course can fit into our spaces. The under-croft is now also available for the more messy pursuits of arts and handy-crafts, so a call could be worth it. Submitted by Jill Scanlon, Coordinator
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Of special significance this year was that three girls from 2nd Woodend received their Scout Medallions at the ceremony. They are the first girls in Woodend to receive this award, which was instituted 10 years ago. Since girls began joining scouts thirty years ago, their numbers have increased so that now half of the cubs and scouts in 2nd Woodend Scout Group are girls. If you would like more information about scouting, please contact Jane Walduck on 0417 440 228. Submitted by J Walduck
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More than 135,000 Australians, in a record 99 locations including Woodend formed a national sea of pink at the recent Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic breast cancer research walk and run. This year was Woodend’s biggest event yet, with approximately 900 walkers and runners participating on the day. The positive spirit on the day was palpable. It was a beautiful day filled with love and camaraderie as the community came together to support this important cause. The organisers of the Woodend event would like to thank our volunteers and our generous sponsors
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We look forward to seeing you at this fabulous event in 2015. Donations can still be made at www. mothersdayclassic.com.au/donate Organised by: Women in Super (WIS) is a national organisation of women working with and for not-forprofit superannuation funds. WIS cares about the health of women as well as their financial wellbeing and in 1998 established Mother’s Day Classic, an event which has become the single largest donor to the NBCF.
Mother’s Day Classic was a fun and meaningful way to spend Mother’s Day and national organisers were grateful for the huge support shown by regional Australia. The event is the biggest single donor to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), funding research projects into detection, prevention, treatment and ultimately finding a cure. Mother’s Day Classic has donated $19.8 million to NBCF research since its beginings in 1998 (including a record $5 million in 2013). This does not yet include money raised in 2014. Fundraising is open until 16 May, and the 2014 total will be announced in mid June. The nation’s largest charity event also aims to honour and support those affected by breast cancer. “It gives me goose bumps each Mother’s Day to look out into that sea of pink and to feel the camaraderie and support offered to event participants. Every single person who joined in today or who donated helped make Mother’s Day memorable and meaningful,” national chair Louise Davidson said. On average, 40 Australian women are diagnosed with breast cancer each day. Research has played a major part in breast cancer 5 year survival rates increasing to nearly 90% since the Mother’s Day Classic began.
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COMMUNITY GROUPS CONTACT DETAILS Alcoholics Anonymous, Friday night, Cobaw Community Centre, 0409 131 144 Australian Breastfeeding Association, Heather, 5427 2398 Cobaw Thursday Walking Group 5427 3340 Daylight Masonic Lodge, 5427 2480 1st Woodend Scout Group, 5427 2848, Leisa 0429 331 695 Friends of Macedon Ranges Library, Sheila/Don 5427 3644 Garden Club, 5422 6062 / 5427 3340 Kyneton Municipal Band, PO Box 57 Kyneton, 3444 Lancefield—Macedon Ranges, Relay For Life, Kathy 0419 644 688 Living Word Christian Church, 5429 6327 Historical Society, Courthouse, 5427 2523 Macedon Ranges Art Trail Nadine 0439 399 838 Macedon Ranges & District Motor Club, 10 Webb Cres, New Gisborne 1st Wednesday each month 8pm Macedon Ranges Amateur Radio Club Graeme 0418 838 300 Macedon Ranges Animal Aid, Buffalo Sports Stadium, 5427 1752 Macedon Ranges Bridge Club, 5427 1884 Macedon Ranges Families of Children with Disabilities Support Group, 5427 3365 Macedon Ranges Residents Assc., 5427 1481 or 5427 2651 Macedon Ranges Photographic Society, Ron Mathews, 5427 3284 Parent Support 4 LD,— Kerrie 0414 432 158 Probus, 5427 2003 R.S.L., Anslow Street, 5427 3122 Red Cross, 5427 1260 Rotary Club of Woodend, meetings weekly at Vic Hotel Thursdays 6.45pm, 0409 439 046 St. Mary’s Guild, 11am, 4th Wednesday of month St. Mary’s Street Stall, 9—12 noon outside Woodend Newsagency (2nd Sat of the month) Woodend Art Group, Railway Station, 5427 1659 Woodend Business & Tourism Group woodendtraders@gmail.com Woodend Landcare: Meetings and weekend working bees — Jo 5427 1909 Thursday Crew — morning — Stewart 5427 4615 Woodend Hanging Rock Petanque Club, Hanging Rock Reserve, 5420 7595 Woodend Lions Club, Meetings 2nd/4th Wednesday each month, Barry McDonald, 5427 1272 Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, 5427 1845 Woodend Playgroup 0467 093 878 Woodend Pony Club, 5427 2793 Woodend Senior Citizens Club, Comm. Centre Woodend SES Training Nights Monday, Urquhart St Woodend Tennis Club Laura 0408 881 763 Woodend Winter Arts Festival Inc.,
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On a glorious autumn Mother’s Day, and for the third year running, Woodend Landcare hosted Trees for Mum. 260 trees, shrubs and grasses were planted by a huge crowd coming from wide and far. Over 33 different postcodes were recorded on the sign-in sheets including Packenham, Jan Juc, Echuca, Melbourne and Healesville. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with lots of thanks for the opportunity to help the environment and honour mothers, both late and living. We hope everyone will enjoy the planting alongside the Rotary Exercise track for many years to come. Thanks to all our members for their help with preparation and on the day. More hard graft by the Thursday Crew has revealed a lake next to Gilbert Gordon oval, from behind a wall of blackberry and willow. Lake Earnshaw was built in the 1920s and was a popular swimming hole for many decades before it fell into disuse. A Western Water grant and MRSC funding have helped us with woody weed removal and a planting day is planned for October. We’d love to know more about the history of the lake -–if anyone has memories of it in its heyday, please drop us a line on woodendlandcare@gmail.com or call 5427 2312. Submitted by Angela Van Dam and Kate Daniel
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Pat Dwyer. Cambodian Kids Foundation In January this year, seventeen year old Pat Dwyer travelled to Cambodia to work at the Soksan International School, which was built by the Cambodian Kids Foundation in 2012. Initially a little hesitant to go, Pat now considers this as the greatest experience of his life and is already planning to visit again. “I thought the poverty would be too challenging for me, and I didn’t realise I would just have so much fun”. Pat helped to implement a Kelly Sports programme which meant he could teach AFL and other perceptual motor skills to the children. Pat has some experience in this area, having assisted his father Joel run the local Auskick programme for many years. Pat also had the opportunity to travel to the Northern Territory last year as part of his Sacred Heart Kyneton work experience; where he assisted as an AFL junior development officer working with indigenous kids. Pat’s mother Jane, who also volunteered in Cambodia, says that she watched her son grow in confidence and maturity throughout their two and a half week experience. “He was really quiet the first week, just taking it all in. Then he blossomed; laughing and talking easily with the villagers and the other volunteers”. Jane said the whole experience was really well organised. Former students of the school met the group of about 24 volunteers in Phnom Penh to act as interpreters and escort them to Soksan village, which is about
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180km north west of the capital. She said they felt safe and supported the whole time, and she would not hesitate to let Pat return unaccompanied with another organised group later this year. Pat says that he made many friends while in Cambodia, and is keeping in contact with a number of the other younger volunteers from his group. His experience has made him determined to continue working with young children in some capacity. Pat has obviously been changed by his experience, and it is uplifting to listen to a young person speak so passionately and with a clear sense of direction. “We have so much, and half the time we don’t need any of it”, he says with Protect your of his head and a knowing smile. a shake entertaining area Cambodian Kids Foundation was established in all yearThe around by enclosing it with 2006 by the local Cooper family; and their efforts, assisted the mesh or PVC panel by blinds. many volunteers and sponsors have transformed the lives Specially of an designed entire village. As well as the school, the foundation slotted side has also built a kindergarten, and a health care centre. tracks, allow the blinds to glide University scholarships, Women’s Empowerment groups and smoothly and easily between Sustainable Income Generation are some of the many projects and stops at whatever position implemented. There are many different ways you can assist
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At the May meeting of the Macedon Ranges Film Society, members were asked to concentrate on the film being screened and marvel at our ability to make memories. Guy Pearce who plays Leonard Shelby in the 2000 film, Memento, has trouble with this. He can’t make new memories and since he is determined to track down his wife’s killer, this becomes very difficult indeed. He relies on a system of hand-written notes, tattoos and Polaroid photos. But does this work? The MRFS aims over the course of a year, to show films of different genres and June’s film, Mary and Max, is a far cry from Memento. This 2009 film is a claymated feature film from the creators of the Academy Award-winning short animation Harvie Krumpet. Writer/director Adam Elliot employs the voices of Philip Seymour Hoffman, Toni Collette, Eric Bana and Barry Humphries in this charming tale of unlikely friendship between two lonely people, an 8-year-old girl living in Melbourne and a 44-year-old man living in New York. The Macedon Ranges Film Society meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the Woodend Community Centre. Film notes are provided and for those who wish, there is supper, kindly supplied by members. Enquiries about membership must first be made by emailing mrfilmsociety@gmail.com or call Lorraine on 5427 0921 or Christine on 5429 5452.
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The Gisborne Bushwalking Club has been in operation since 1982 and is currently well supported and active. We organise walks at about two week intervals on either Saturday or Sunday and also on the first Wednesday of each month. These take the form of a full day walk and we carry water, our lunch and wet weather gear, if necessary. The walks vary from easy (about 12–14 km on fairly easy tracks) to hard (18–20 km on steep tracks or cross country). We usually end up at a spot where coffee and cakes can be purchased! We also have a couple of weekends a year when we venture further away and stay overnight in camp style accommodation, so that we can walk for 2 or 3 days. Some of our members have been in the club since its foundation and the average age of members is increasing, so we are keen to have new members join the club and you would be made welcome on any walk. If you have thought about having some good walks and exploring the district come and joins. Please contact our President, George Peart on 5428 2450 or Vice President Nigel Tarr on 5428 6143 or look at the web site, www.gisbornebwc.org.au. Submitted by Geoff Young
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Buffalo Sports Stadium in Woodend and Macedon Community Centre offer a range of sports, fitness classes and preschool programs for children and adults of all abilities. Both centres are managed and funded by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. For more information, phone 5427 3411 or buffalo@mrsc.vic.gov.au Dance classes Limited places available for dance classes in Woodend. Studio 2 Mix classes at Buffalo Sports Stadium on Mondays from 6pm–7.15pm. This class is for 8–12 year olds and includes ballet, tap jazz. Tap and Hip Hop classes, which are held on a Thursday at Buffalo Sports Stadium from 5.30pm. For more information please call 5427 3411 or email buffalo@mrsc.vic.gov.au Strength for Health in Woodend The winter chill is setting in fast in Woodend—keep your body moving during these cooler months. Our very popular indoor Strength for Health program is a progressive strength training program designed specifically for older adults. You will notice a huge difference in your core and muscle strength. It will assist in circulation and cardio fitness and overall general health, so why not give it a try? Classes are held on Tuesdays 1pm–2pm and Fridays 9.30am–10.30am. Fees are $60 for 10 pass card or $118 for 20 pass card. Please tell your friends to come along and enjoy the benefits of regular exercise with our experienced instructors who offer an individual exercise program. Zumba Fitness in Woodend and Macedon Zumba has arrived in the Macedon Ranges—come beat the winter blues and join us for a fun, Latin-inspired dance fitness program! Buffalo Sports Stadium: Mondays from 7.30–8.30pm, Macedon Community Centre: Wednesdays from 10–11am. Enquiries: Karen 0432 807 682. Mini Maestros in Macedon and Woodend Classes are now enrolling for Term 3 for Mini Maestros, for children aged 6 months to five years. Help your child foster an appreciation of music to last a lifetime. Have fun singing, dancing and playing percussion instruments and musical games in our carefully planned and sequential classes. Phone Jo on 0417 703 690 or visit minimaestros.com.au Change It Up Training—ladies’ fitness classes in Woodend Beat the blues this chilly season and join the Winter Blues Campaign with Change It Up Training! We are offering women unlimited Metafit classes for $20 per week for all three months of winter. Metafit is a short, high intensity bodyweight workout designed to burn calories and get you fit fast. There’s no choreography and we cater to all levels. Remember, beach bodies are made in winter, not summer. Pay as a lump sum of $260 or two deposits of $130 to make the commitment to your health and fitness this year. For more information contact Libby via libby@changeituptraining.com or 0421 733 750, or visit changeituptraining.com Jane’s Gentle Exercise in Woodend Exercise with like-minded people in a warm and friendly indoor environment. Getting your body moving in these cold winter months will help with your circulation, keep your page 34
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Winter basketball gets under way with grants success
The Macedon Ranges Basketball Association Winter Season kicked off in May, and it’s great to see all the enthusiastic players back at the courts and to see a number of new players joining our teams. The Under 19 Mixed and Under 16 Girls competitions are looking for extra players and there are a few spots left in Under 12 Girls and U15 Boys. New players, including beginners, are always welcome across all our age groups. Visit our website for more information – www.macedonranges.basketball.net.au. NOTICE OF AGM Macedon Ranges Basketball Association’s Annual General Meeting is planned to take place on 17 June, 7.30pm Cobaw Community Centre, Forest Street. Please contact president@mrba.org.au if you are keen to attend so we can confirm time and location. MRBA wins grants In breaking news, the standard of basketball competition in Woodend is set to improve with the fantastic announcement on 14 May that the MRBA had received two grants from the Victorian Department of Sport and Recreation. Announced at the Castlemaine Golf Club by Minister for Sport and Recreation, Damian Drum MLC, the MRBA will receive a Country Action grant of $1500 towards coaching
Woodend basketballers, Scarlett Orritt with Erin, Tadgh and Maddie Condron, with Minister for Sport and Recreation, Damian Drum, at the grants announcement on 14 May
courses as well as a VicTalent grant of $500 to go towards the travelling costs of the coaches of our Sunbury teams. The Country Action grants aim to increase the capacity of sport and recreation organisations in regional Victoria. The VicTalent grant provides assistance for sports where travel is required in order to engage in competition. These grants will go a long way at the MRBA – improving the knowledge and skills not only of our many volunteer coaches and parents, but also making a major difference to the many young players who will benefit from the coaches’ development. Woodend basketballers, Scarlett Orritt with Erin, Tadgh and Maddie Condron, with Minister for Sport and Recreation, Damian Drum, at the grants announcement on 14 May. Submitted by N. Cooper
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A large peloton of cyclists turned out on Anzac Day for a memorial ride, organized by Metro Velo, to commemorate the day and also celebrate success of the Bike Safe Macedon Ranges road safety campaign. The billboards are now gone from our roads but we hope that everyone will remember the simple message to “Pass Cyclists with Care“ delivered by the campaign.
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What a busy time it’s been. The 5km & 10k Start Running Group milestone has been reached and well done to the all runners that completed the program. Such an amazing thing considering many had never run before they started the SRG program. We would like to congratulate Sally Piper in receiving her lifetime membership. She has been such a driving force in this club. Thanks again for you true running spirit. The date for our spring Start Running Group has been set for September 1. So if you ever thought about giving running a go this is the ideal opportunity to have a crack and join an inspirational bunch of runners–Grandparents, mums, dads, teenagers– the program works for everybody and great friends. I have been running with the Riddell group for over a year now and it’s been one of the best times of my life. We do things we think we can’t, and achieve goals we thought we couldn’t. My second marathon is coming up soon and I know I would not have been able to achieve this without the support of our very dedicated leaders and friends. I’d also like to say a big thanks to Cobaw Community Health who’ve come onboard, together we are striving to improve the communities health, fitness and wellbeing. Well done to all the runners out there, specially those continuing through winters frosty mornings and rainy days. Submitted by Travis van Niekerk, MRRG committee member.
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The Caroline Chisolm Shelter Sheds Ian Beever, one of our volunteers, found this interesting information about the Caroline Chisolm shelter sheds, one of which was at Woodend and another at Carlsruhe. Ten of these shelter sheds were erected between Melbourne and Castlemaine in 1855 after Mrs Caroline Chisolm, expressing her disgust at the conditions for travellers, especially women and children, along the goldfields road, had agitated for the Government to build shelters providing cheap bed and board. The Woodend shelter shed was on the east side of Nicholson Street behind the London and Liverpool Arms Hotel; the site is now part of the Woodend Children’s Park. The shed was managed by Mr. & Mrs. O’Connor, who as managers, lived rent-free and were able to eke out a living from the daily takings. When the gold rush waned and the railway gave faster travel, many of the sheds Our Men at War were used for other purposes. The Woodend one was used for Anglican services before St Mary’s Church was built and also housed early council meetings. A letter written in March 1858 by an Englishman to his parents in England, and published in the Woodend Star in February 1934, described these sheds. His racist comments we find totally abhorrent but have to
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acknowledge that that was the attitude of some at that time. I guess we have to at least concede that there was no attempt to segregate the races at the shed, all being given equal accommodation. “These sheds are 5 or 6 miles apart all up the Mount Alexander Road from Melbourne. It is a long building divided into three compartments, the middle one being the kitchen and sitting room. One end is the bedroom of the family who managed it, and the other end is the dormitory of the lodgers. Down each side of the dormitory is ranged a row of strange looking machines they call bedsteads. By paying 6d you may lie on the floor but by paying 1s you are admitted to the luxury of placing yourself on one of the aforesaid machines. But you soon find it is by no means the kind of thing to rest your bones upon, there being no bed, unless you call a canvas bag with a hatful of straw in it a bed. It is impossible to fall out of because if you rolled off your own bedstead then you must roll onto somebody else’s. An occurrence not desirable when a person sleeps as I did one night with a repulsive Chinaman on one side, and a more disgusting nigger on the other.“ The Carlsruhe shelter shed was managed by the Cadogan sisters, Anastasia and Mary, who had come from London in 1854 to improve their position and took up the management of that shelter. A letter headed AN APPEAL was printed in the Kyneton Observer in May 1863, telling of their troubles: “The following appeal is made to the benevolent on behalf of the two females who for six years respectably conducted the shelter shed at Carlsruhe, and who have been deprived of an independence, the hard earnings of six years, through the Government granting the shed for the use of the National Schools, just at the time when they had, upon the assurance of Mr Brooks in the Parliament House that the sheds must be left for the purpose for which they were built, laid out all their ready money in the part purchase, the fencing, and partial grubbing and cultivating ten acres of land, and of which, if they had been allowed, as they requested, to have stayed two years longer in the shed they would have been able to have completed the purchase, finished grubbing, and fully cropped, and gone out of the shed at Christmas, 1863, perfectly independent;“ It continues: “whereas by the loss of the shed, they were suddenly deprived of the means of living, as they had left themselves entirely dependent on the daily receipts of the house for their maintenance, and consequently they were obliged to sacrifice the land to the mortgagee at a loss of £35, and everything that they had got around them by six years honest industry and truly hard labor was obliged to be sacrificed at not a quarter their value for their immediate support, and they are now, after twelve month’s bitter suffering, reduced to utter destitution, and must, unless a sympathizing public assist them, die of starvation. In the sincere hope that this appeal may be more successful than that which they made to the Government, they have only to add that whatever may be contributed will be duly esteemed and gratefully acknowledged By your truly unfortunate servant, MARY CADOGAN, Carlsruhe Subscriptions will be received by the Rev.G.O.Vance, Rector of Kyneton“ After their death the Kyneton Guardian paid tribute to them saying that their uncomplaining bravery under their privations had won for them the greatest of respect among the people of Carlsruhe, Woodend and Kyneton. As a result of the help they received the sisters in 1864 were able to open a little sewing and embroidery store which they ran for the rest of their lives during which time the elder sister went blind. Anastasia died in December 1880 aged 80, and Mary three months later in March 1881 aged 75. They are both buried in the Carlsruhe Cemetery. Submitted by Janet Hawkins for Woodend & District Heritage Society
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Home maintenance & landscaping service including decking, pergolas, carpentry & painting. Stuart 0409 150 629 AH 5427 2465
If you own a building in the Macedon Ranges that could be suitable as a short-term rental property please visit us at www.hollybush.com.au or contact Amanda 0413 832 549 amanda@hollybush.com.au
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• Farm Fencing & Yards •Join Basicus Stables on & Horse Boxes • MASSAGE Wood & Implement Sheds ON HIGH All •massages are charged at $1 per min plus $10 ChookJust Sheds Ask Geoff or • gift vouchers available • • Basic Home Office Ideas & • Foot massage Remedial • Relaxation • Pregnancy • Lymphatic drainage email 75 Solutions High St Woodend (Westpac Building) 5427 4419 Open: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday .com.au •info@justaskgeoff General Cabinetry & Woodworking 30 High St Kyneton 5422 2511 • Creative Woodworking Ideas & Open 7 days a week Solutions 10min Neck & Shoulder $10
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20min Foot Massage $20 members of AAMT www.justaskgeoff.com.au Join us on Just Ask Geoff email info@justaskgeoff.com.au
Call Steven 0402 079 482
Your Local Taxi Service Bookings: 9310 5422
Your Local Taxi Service Bookings: 9310 5422
To go in a monthly draw for a $20 voucher to spend next time you ride with Crown Cabs, Send this advert to: P.O. Box 25 Tullamarine, 3043. Winner of the monthly draw to be announced the following month.
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• tree pruning / removal • stump removal • tree planting / transplanting • rope & harness climbing • confined space removal • fully insured
Professional commercial & residential tree maintenance all work carried out by qualified arborist
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www.woodendwineStore.com.au
42e anSlow Street, woodend 03 5427 2228
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